*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 8TH APRIL 2022*



*PUNCH*

ARM begins support for fintech start-ups

CJ stops media coverage of terrorism cases

Train victims families protest at transportation ministrys briefing

Buhari gets RMAFCs new revenue sharing formula, states, LGs get more

Group says Kanus detention ruining South-East, seeks political solution

Ill create a new beginning for Nigeria

Gunmen raze another LG secretariat in Anambra

Soun: Kingmakers say selection process completed

Police arrest two as gunmen invade Rivers community

Lagos lawmaker seeks Ogun West Senate ticket

Youth unemployment bomb ticks louder

Makinde declares interest in seeking re-election

Anambra Assembly confirms Soludos commissioners

Hoodlums who attacked us are known, says Oni

Lawan gives aides ultimatum to resign, Omo-Ageges men comply

Makinde declares second term bid, lists achievements

2023: Again, PDP extends sale of nomination forms

2023: PDPll rebuild, unite Nigeria, Tambuwal vows

APCUSAurges govt to step up anti-insurgency war

2022: Budget deficit jumps to N7.35tn, Buhari to borrow N965bn

Suspected Russian hackers target Nigerian websites, hit Bet9ja

NNPC seeks special courts to prosecute oil thieves, others

UBA loans to customers rose to N2.83tn in 2021 Elumelu

Europa League: Torres equaliser rescues Barcelona at Frankfurt

Sports have power to foster peace, global unity ' UNHCR

Nigeria vs Ghana: Taking advantage of our home ground

Buhari and Nigerias Burning Train

Nigeria vs Ghana: A personal migration story

My father raped me for one year on beach, girlfriends house Lagos teenager

Ogun youth, friend rape, kill OAU graduate, suspects parents celebrate arrest

Osun couple abandons premature baby in hospital, govt seeks help

Kano court jails two civil servants for forgery

Four Benue Catholic women returning from burial die in crash

12-year-old maid jumps from storey building while escaping randy boss

Cybercrime: Ekiti court jails three, gives fine options

Bauchi police nab man with guns, recover 59 cows, sheep

Ogun resident burnt as two tankers explode

Graduates brutalise Osun doctors, nurses over patients death, Oluwo begs hospital

Agent remanded for defrauding Canadian visa applicant

Sexagenarian found hanged on tree in Kano

Delta police arrest suspected robbers, cultist, recover arms

Dont hide your special needs child, disability activist tells parents

South-East govs failed to convey Kanus demands to FG Family

How Ogun cleric slumped, died while preaching ECWA pastor

Adeboyes clarion call: Sermonette to the deaf

2023 and missing snapshots of the promised land

Beere: Egba womens revolt speaks my language (2)

Quiz competitionll promote intellectual growth in students LASG

I await court action over comments on Iges murder Soyinka

Court strikes out Kyaris suit against NDLEA

DSS prevented Kanu from changing clothes Lead counsel

Nigeria, others at high risk of debt distress, IMF warns



*VANGUARD*

APC mulls free forms for women in 2023 elective offices

2023: PDP extends deadline for sales of nomination forms

2023: PDP to screen presidential aspirants April 25

Buhari receives APC chair, Adamu in Aso Rock

2023: APC cancels nomination fees for female aspirants

2023: Field northern presidential candidate, lose our votes ' M-Belt youths warn political parties

2023: Obiano's wife picks APGA nomination form for Senate

Osun 2022: My confidence is in God, electorate ' Oyetola

SEC moves to tackle cyber-security threats in capital market

An emerging secure, united and prosperous Nigeria is possible

Gunmen attack Soludo's LG secretariat, kill 2

FCTA demolishes over 300 illegal structures near Abuja airport

16-yr-old girl recounts how own father repeatedly defiled her after mother relocated to SA

Abuja School Principals not raising N50m ransom for kidnapped UBEB boss, says FCTA

Four CWO members, bus driver killed in Benue auto crash

Panic as gunmen invade Rivers' community, rob 6 POS shops at gunpoint

Nigerian man cries for justice after younger brother was allegedly stabbed to death by lover in US

Panic in Rivers as gunmen invade Rumuagholu, rob six POS shops

Clerics occupy Kaduna roads, protest killings, ask FG to bomb terrorist enclaves

32-yr-old man to sweep court premises for 2 weeks for stealing ink

I'll finance N7.4trn budget deficit with new borrowings, Buhari tells Reps

Victim of train attack, Sergeant Funtua, is dead

Gunmen kill two IDPs, injure three others in Plateau community

Our federal structure has created lazy politicians ' Emiaso, ex-Customary Court President

A troubling history of consensus politics
 


*THISDAY*

NGX Fosters Sustainable Financial Products Associated with Climate Change, Environmental Challenges

FG to Address Challenges in Cotton Sector, Eyes 2m Jobs

Danger Looms as FG Insists on Lagos, Abuja International Terminals as Operation Hubs for New National Carrier

Experts Tackles Gender Bias in Nigerias Financial System

NSML: Nigeria Risk Loosing Top Seafarers Due to Stringent Tax Regime

NIS Arrests Top Human Traffickers at Lagos Airport

Leatherback Raises $10m in Pre-see Funding

SAHCO Acquires New Ground Handling Equipment

Lawmakers Urge FG to Phase Out Non-energy Efficient Bulbs, House Appliances

NEPZA Vows to Tackle Traffic Gridlock in Lekki Free Zone

Nigerians Travel Addiction to Dubai

Q1: Onne Port Customs Collect N58bn Revenue, Controller Harps on Compliance

Unchecked Oil Theft, Petrol Subsidy, Debt Servicing Will Push Nigeria into Bankruptcy

NCS, FOU Makes N767m Seizures, Arrests 23 Suspected Smugglers

Coca-Cola Strengthens Equip 60,000 Entrepreneurship Initiative

Visa Opens First Innovation Studio in Africa to Advance Future Payment Solutions

CBN Visits Agro-Allied Resources Plantation in Edo State

FG to Address Challenges in Cotton Sector, Eyes 2m Jobs

Alade: Tax Authority Faces Huge Challenge in Educating Taxpayers

Investing in Tissue Paper Production Business

Eritan: Government needs to be Intentional about SMEs Growth

Ekine: Consumers Website Will Enhance Realtime Product Validation

Female Entrepreneurs Gather in Lagos For The Business Women Hub Conference 2022

16 Varsities Get NCCs N232.5m Research, Devt Grant on Telecoms

Another Look at El-Rufais Threat to Employ Foreign Mercenaries

How Peace Returned to Ohaneze Ndigbo UK

Why is Americas Biden Calling Russias Putin a War Criminal

A Tale of Two Great Souls

THE SOUTHEAST AND THE SOLUDO EFFECT

BREAKING THE MYTH OF VOTING

ZONING AND THE 2023 ELECTIONS

Sponsors of Terrorism Should be Tried Now!

Europa: Olayinka, Sor on Target as Iheanacho Fires Blank

Oshoala Stripped of Super Falcons Captaincy

The Masters: Tiger Woods Shoots One-under Par on Comeback

Super Falcons in Canada for Friendlies with Olympic Champions

Osimhen Visits World Cup Frustration on Ikpeba



*THE SUN*

After conquering TikTok, Therapist makes music debut

How Bayne brand became delight of celebrities

Abuja agog for Olotus Moods Relic of Courage

Reminisce dazzles as Tom Tom encourages youth to Breathe For It

Excitement as Paul Adams, Mojisola tie the knot

2023 presidency: Northern group drums support for Emefiele

Well raise N10bn to sponsor 300 youths for House of RepsADC

Defection: Court dismisses suit seeking Ayade, deputys sack

APCs appeal on Akwa Ibom chapter also thrown out

Ohanaeze cautions Enugu chapter against partisan politics

Poor leadership recruitment process bane of APC Eyiboh

Road to 2023: We must unite in PDP to win Lagos Adewale, Senatorial aspirant

NiMET: Stakeholders score Matazus one year reign high

2023: APC declares nomination forms free for women aspirants

2023: South East APC leaders demand partys presidential ticket for zone

Femi Kuti, monarchs, others for Great Lagosians Hall of Fame

Alliance with OneWorldll boost our operations in Nigeria Benchekroun, Royal Air Maroc finance chief

Experts hail RMAFC on new revenue formula, demand more creativity on generation

Patronise only financial institutions regulated by CBN

Big Bull offers rice variety for consumers

UBA declares N118.7bn profit

NB to maintain leadership position despite FX challenges

Lagos-Badagry Expressway: Inspectors satisfied with progress of work

LSC, IFMA Nigeria sensitise on risk assessment for high-rise buildings

Abbey Mortgage Bank facilitates loan services to customers

Corps members are agents of national cohesion

Sanwo-Olu appoints Oluomo Lagos parks chairman

Accident: IYC expresses shock, alleges plot to kill Jonathan

Court orders final forfeiture of N95.3m traced to ex- SGF, Awudu

IGP appoints new CPs for Edo, Adamawa, Kaduna, Imo

Bandits kill 2,injure 3 in Plateau

Attacks on troops wont deter our resolve to defend, protect Nigerians DHQ

Dismissal: Court orders Airtel to pay ex-employee N165.98m

Insecurity: Hunters rally support for Soludo

Enugu govt appoints 6 monarchs into state traditional rulers council

DIA, DSS and issues of national security blame game

Zoning or not, PDP can still favour South

Terrorism: Army vows to deal with adversaries, reviews security architecture

Tunde Bakare and limits of unfounded assertions

Misfortune of ladies in Nigerian set-up

President Buhari and Nigerias Burning Train

Omagie: Century of service to God and humanity

Business side of Peter Obis politics

Rescuing Nigeria from intractable insecurity

Nasarawa: Exploits in health sector

Day Ihima people painted community red

Grace Alele-Williams (1932-2022)



*GUARDIAN*

My father said 'holy spirit' instructed him to sleep with me

Police nab two armed robbery suspects, cultist in Delta

Troops rescue kidnapped civilians, arrest terrorists' spies, logistics suppliers

23-year-old man nabbed for raping, killing victim in Ogun

Obaseki celebrates conviction of sexual offender jailed 14 years for raping minor

Rivers debunks shootout near government house

Again, vandals attack Bayelsa pipeline, disrupt Agip's gas export

Institute trains Enugu, Cross River, Akwa Ibom legislators on lawmaking

Survivor', governor's aide in court over alleged sexual assault

Eight years after eliminating Eagles at Brazil 2014, Benzema's magic still reigns

Woods misses fairway, saves par as fans swarm opening hole at Masters

Arsenal confirm Partey's injury blow ahead of Brighton, Southampton, Chelsea

Sports betting firm, Bet9ja, warns over criminal cyber attack

NBBF crisis threatens Nigeria's FIBA World Cup hopes

Anichebe calls for Allardyce to replace Lampard at Everton immediately

Oboh hoping to pave way for the next generation

Air cargo records marginal growth amid restriction withdrawal

Onne Customs facilitates N109 billion export in Q1

NB's 'share-for-cash dividend' to ease profit repatriation challenge

Ground handler deepens operations with support equipment

FG plans investment-friendly digital policies, commissions MainOne's data centre

At UBA's AGM Elumelu reiterates commitment to sustain growth trajectory

InfraCredit, FSD Africa seal pact on local currency infrastructure bonds

360 Nigerians benefit from MTN Foundation scholarship

The Apongbon bridge fire disaster

Section 84 (12): To be or not to be - Part 4

Abandoned promises - Part 2: In search of the 40,000mw

The struggles of student-mothers

Ugbogboebebe: Miriam Makeba of Warri kingdom

Something to chew on

World Health Day 2022: Nigeria's health sector marches on with Faisal Shuaib

Is there really a future for crypto-fuelled online casinos

Ige's murder: I'm willing to go to court, says Soyinka

Families of kidnapped train passengers protest government inaction as another victim dies of gunshot injuries

Osinbajo to disclose intention 'in a matter of days

Super Eagles, a failure foretold in Cameroon

Lagos moves to relocate traders affected by Apongbon bridge fire

The sterner stuff of Tinubu's presidential ambition

Fate and faith as Obasanjo turns 85 years - Part 3

Gombe cleaners barricade government house over unlawful sack

Blackout on Lagos International Airport road raises security concerns

FG allocation to shed 3.33% in new revenue-sharing formula



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Eguavoen's misadventure and Eagles' World Cup ouster

Oil Theft: Nigeria lost N750m in Q1-NNPC GMD

I'm not battling Ayu, Mark, and Suswam over 2023 guber ' Ortom

Nigeria ready for more economic ties with Europe ' Gbajabiamila

Buhari seeks approval of revised 2022 fiscal framework

Alleged Breach of Fundamental Rights: Kanu slams N50bn suit on FG

I'm ready to go to court over Bola Ige ' Soyinka

2023: PDP'll sweep all the polls 'Ayu

Kaduna Train Attack: Terrorists threaten to kill kidnapped victims

Q1: Nigerian startups' funding hits $532m

Railway Projects: Be grateful to Buhari, Amaechi tells Nigerians

Beware of dubious financial institutions, CBN warns Nigerians

Food challenges, others distress agric sector

Stakeholders to FG: Declare emergency in food sector

Fertiliser: Group seeks more private sector financing

Train Attack: Aremu advocates inclusive security measure

Nigeria loses seamen to foreign countries over tax

Senior civil servants commend union's leadership

Fourteen-year-old wins Nigeria Info's student debate tournament

Insecurity: When Reps moved against NSA

Isoko: In search of right man for Green Chambers

Anambra: Soludo and his 20 apostles

Man United set to finalise Erik ten Hag appointment ' Sources

Russian, Belarusian runners banned from Boston Marathon

Chelsea must find answer to defensive woes quickly

EPL: Liverpool win over City will not ensure title ' Klopp



*BLUE PRINT*

Shareholders' returns boosted as Zenith Bank pays N97.33bn dividend

Failed MFBs: NDIC deploys platform to fast track depositors' reimbursement

We'll tackle cybersecurity risks on capital market ' SEC

Minister gets Prince Charles award of excellence

Our intervention in economy to enhance monetary policy actions, others ' Emefiele

2023: I remain best for Oyo South APC senatorial ticket ' Ayandele

Kano guber: Only voters can decide ' Aspirant

2023: Play the game according to rules, INEC tells parties

Oil thieves: Between mythology and mythic

On Bank of Industry's nine million jobs

Coca-cola invest over $3 million, targets 100% collection, recycling by 2030

I have not resigned ' Malami

Obasanjo, repository of wisdom for intending president ' Imumolen

Institute trains lawmakers on effective representation in Akwa Ibom

Kaduna train attack victim Funtua dies from wounds

2023: 10, 000 Kogi ADP supporters defect to SDP

2023: Emefiele'll unify Nigeria, enhance socio-economic devt ' Northern group

Indian hospital sensitises journalists on medical tourism

2023: Umeadi joinspresidential race, picks APGA's N25m form

Imo assembly faults WAEC over N500, 000 penalty on schools

ICPC changing attitudes of Nigerian public officers ' Owasanoye

Nigeria lost $1.5bn in 3 months to oil theft, vandalism ' Kyari

2023: Tinubu remains best consensus candidate-Group

For calling RCCG Pastors goats, Adeboye's son tenders apology

Anambra: Catholic Bishop empowers 35 less-privileged persons

Create special courts for oil thieves, pipeline vandals, NNPC tells Reps

Party chieftain drags PDP, Atiku to court over zoning

Ex-NAFDAC DG joins Benue guber race

Court dismisses appeal overAkwa Ibom APC leadership crisis

[Breaking] VIDEO: Again, hoodlums invade Anambra, set Soludo's Aguata LG headquarters on fire

4 Benue CWO members die in auto crash

NITEL/MTEL pensioners beg Buhari over 64 months' arrears



*TRIBUNE*

Diri is fast-forwarding development in Bayelsa ' Tambuwal

2023: Ayandele inaugurates support group for senatorial ambition

FG emphasizes need for African nations to achieve wholesome economic development

Minister charges WASH partners on collaboration to tackle open defecation

Young PDP presidential aspirant petitions party over cost of nomination forms

Focus your searchlight on area councils, FCT minister task police

Plastic Recycling: LAWMA tasks local engineers to fabricate baling machines

UBA upholds commitment to exceeding growth trajectory, creating value for shareholders

Parimatch Cricket Betting & Review 2022

Declare for presidency immediately, Dakuku Peterside tells Amaechi

I will assemble best team to address Nigeria's problem, says Tambuwal

Best Of Nollywood unveils calendar of events

Kizz Daniel becomes ambassador for Legend Extra Stout and Star Radler

Primus Media Nite honours Bayo Faleke, crowns Ibadan's next music star

Best of Lagos Fam-tour 22: A step to open new segment market, boost PPP

Extreme poverty makes people behave in ways you cannot imagine ' Adebajo-Olafimihan

Restructuring and Nigeria's many shades of reality

Of marauders and brigands in Kaduna, North-West

Varsity administration must be pristine

Youths and psychology of more

Foundation organises 'Memorable Ramadan' for widows in Oyo, Kwara, others

UN assembly suspends Russia from human rights body

Negative sentiment persists at NGX as ASI further shed 0.48%

NDIC deploys SCV to fast-track depositors' reimbursement by MFBs

Exporters commend CBN for introducing PAVE to encourage local production

UBA total assets hit N8.5trn

FCMB Group posts N212bn revenue as profit rises to N22.7bn

UPS partners Jumia to expand logistics services in Africa



*SPORTS*

2 Lawsuits Against Deshaun Watson Add Claims of Negligence and Gross Negligence - Bleacher Report

5-Star PG Tyrese Proctor Commits to Duke over Arizona, Oklahoma, More - Bleacher Report

Abel Ruiz's winner gives Braga narrow first-leg victory over Rangers - Yahoo

Anichebe calls for Allardyce to replace Lampard at Everton immediately - Guardian

Anisimova upsets top seed at Charleston Open - Yahoo

Arsenal confirm Partey's injury blow ahead of Brighton, Southampton, Chelsea - Guardian

Attorneys general urge NFL to take 'swift action' to improve workplace conditions for female employees - CNN

Auston Matthews Sets Maple Leafs Single-Season Record with 55 Goals - Bleacher Report

Barca boss Xavi: Camp Nou must be a pressure cooker against Eintracht - Yahoo

Barnes and Iheanacho fail to take chances as Leicester are held by PSV - Yahoo

Bet9ja: Statement On Criminal Cyber Attack - Complete Sports

Braga 1-0 Rangers: Abel Ruiz strike gives Portuguese side slender advantage - Yahoo

Brandin Cooks, Texans Reportedly Agree to 2-Year Contract Extension amid Trade Rumors - Bleacher Report

Brendan Rodgers confident despite Leicester's first-leg draw with PSV - Yahoo

Charleston Open: Aryna Sabalenka suffers upset loss as seeds stumble - Yahoo

Chelsea must find answer to defensive woes quickly - New Telegraph

Chelsea's drop in form welcomed by Hasenhuttl: 'It's good to see the big teams struggle sometimes - Yahoo

Dan Campbell Says Lions Don't Need Elite QB to Have 'Sustained Success - Bleacher Report

Dare Rosenthal NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for LSU OT - Bleacher Report

David Goffin wins 300th career match in Marrakech - Yahoo

David Moyes 'baffled' after pitch invader ruins West Ham attack during Lyon draw - Yahoo

Day two of 86th Masters sees Tiger Woods face his biggest test to date - Yahoo

De Kock propels Super Giants to victory over Delhi Capitals - Yahoo

Diego Maradona's Family Says 'Hand of God' Jersey Headed to Auction Isn't Correct One - Bleacher Report

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Responds to Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Comments on Time With Braves - Bleacher Report

Duncan Scott sets new national record to take title at British Championships - Yahoo

Edo Queens bag N35m sponsorship deal - The Cable

Eight years after eliminating Eagles at Brazil 2014, Benzema's magic still reigns - Guardian

Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Barcelona: Torres rescues draw for Xavi's men - Yahoo

EPL: Liverpool win over City will not ensure title ' Klopp - New Telegraph

Esezi Otomewo NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Minnesota DL - Bleacher Report

Europa Conference League: Iheanacho In Action, Lookman Subbed On As Leicester City, PSV Share The Spoils - Nigerian Pilot

Europa Conference League: Iheanacho In Action, Lookman Subbed On As Leicester City, PSV Share The Spoils - Complete Sports

Europa League: Torres equaliser rescues Barcelona at Frankfurt - Punch

Europa: Olayinka, Sor on Target as Iheanacho Fires Blank - Thisday

Gonzaga's Drew Timme Declares for 2022 NBA Draft - Bleacher Report

Grizzlies' Ja Morant Could Return from Knee Injury Before End of Regular Season - Bleacher Report

Hall of Famer, Cowboys Legend Rayfield Wright Dies at Age 76 - Bleacher Report

It's a beautiful thing - Hegerberg revels in hat-trick on Norway return - Yahoo

Just being able to play at the Masters feels like a victory to Tiger Woods - Yahoo

Lakers' LeBron James, Anthony Davis Not Ruled out for Final 2 Games, Frank Vogel Says - Bleacher Report

Leaked emails reveal Manchester City received payments from Abu Dhabi - Yahoo

Leicester City 0-0 PSV Eindhoven: Mario Gotze and Harvey Barnes come close in goalless first leg - BBC

Leicester City must win away to reach first European semi-final after goalless draw with PSV - Yahoo

Leicester held to frustrating draw by PSV in first leg of quarter-final - Yahoo

Man United set to finalise Erik ten Hag appointment ' Sources - New Telegraph

Masters 2022: Sungjae Im Leads Dustin Johnson, Cam Smith After Opening Round - Bleacher Report

Masters Cut Line 2022: Latest Projections After Thursday's Leaderboard Analysis - Bleacher Report

Masters: Tiger Woods shoots one under as Im Sung-jae leads on day one - BBC

Matthew Wolff snaps club in frustration after just four holes of opening round at the Masters - CNN

NBA Playoff Picture 2022: Heat Clinch East's No. 1 Seed After Celtics, 76ers Losses - Bleacher Report

NBBF crisis threatens Nigeria's FIBA World Cup hopes - Guardian

NHL Playoff Picture 2022: Latest Standings After Hurricanes Clinch Postseason Berth - Bleacher Report

Nigeria-Ghana Match: CAF doctor dies during a stampede charge in Abuja Stadium NigPilot - Nigerian Pilot

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Clinch Playoff Spot with Win over Grizzlies - Bleacher Report

Obinna Eze NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for TCU OT - Bleacher Report

Oboh hoping to pave way for the next generation - Guardian

Oshoala Stripped of Super Falcons Captaincy - Thisday

Osimhen Visits World Cup Frustration on Ikpeba - Thisday